Vodafone Smart 4G vs ZTE Max XL
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Smart 4G: 27 g lighter
- Smart 4G:
- 153 g
- Max XL:
- 180 g
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Width
Smart 4G: 16.7 mm narrower
- Smart 4G:
- 67.1 mm
- Max XL:
- 83.8 mm
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Screen diagonal
Smart 4G: 1.5 in smaller diagonal
- Smart 4G:
- 4.5 in
- Max XL:
- 6 in
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Chipset
- Smart 4G:
- Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
- Max XL:
- Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
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Depth
Max XL: 0.9 mm thinner
- Smart 4G:
- 10.3 mm
- Max XL:
- 9.4 mm
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Height
Smart 4G: 31.1 mm shorter
- Smart 4G:
- 134 mm
- Max XL:
- 165.1 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Smart 4G
- Height:
- 134 mm
- Width:
- 67.1 mm
- Depth:
- 10.3 mm +0.9 mm versus Max XL
2. Max XL
- Height:
- 165.1 mm +31.1 mm versus Smart 4G
- Width:
- 83.8 mm +16.7 mm versus Smart 4G
- Depth:
- 9.4 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Smart 4G
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 55.8 cm²
2. Max XL
- Screen diagonal:
- 6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 99.2 cm²
Max XL has approximately 77.8% more rectangular screen area than Smart 4G.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Smart 4G | Max XL |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Max XL: Original memory entry
32 GB · 2 GB RAM (Sprint) 16 GB · 2 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Smart 4G
- NFC:
- See details Yes (optional)
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Max XL
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
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Everyday essentials
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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Unknown |
| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. | Unknown |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Radio |
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| Others | Unknown |
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Other features
| Specification | Smart 4G | Max XL |
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| Dop |
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